Private First Class Hillstrom is a character featured in Quake IV. He is a member of Badger Squad in the Space Marine Corps and participates in the Second Invasion of Stroggos.
Biography[]
Second Invasion of Stroggos[]
Hillstrom is a member of Badger Squad under the command of Sergeant Miller during the assault on the Air Defense Bunker. When Private Chase is seriously injured, Miller decides to take shelter in a hallway in an attempt to treat Chase's wounds. Hillstrom is one of the Marines guarding the hallway. After Chase's wounds are treated by Medic Anderson he opens the door for Corporal Kane, so he can regroup with his own squad.
Trivia[]
- Hillstrom is one of the few Marines who is not seen using the standard issue Machine Gun, instead carrying the Shotgun.
- Hillstrom is also one of two Marines to use the Shotgun during combat, the other being Private First Class Kovitch. Corporal Mahler is also seen carrying a Shotgun, but he gives it to Kane instead and is not seen using it during combat. Lastly, during Operation: Last Hope, Sergeant Swekel is holding a Shotgun with the Extended Clip Mod, which he gives to Kane.